Cost of bone graft substitute for calcaneus fracture repair
A per-case cost guide for Cincinnati Children’s surgeons using synthetic grafts like ACTIFUSE in fracture repair.
You are planning a calcaneus fracture repair at Cincinnati Children’s. The hospital needs a cost estimate per case. But the quotes you see are per spine fusion level, not per bone void. That does not fit your surgery.
Calcaneus fractures often leave a bone void after fixation. That void needs a graft to give new bone a path across it. Synthetic grafts like ACTIFUSE fill the gap. But pricing is often bundled per spine level. That does not work for a heel fracture.
A calcaneus defect usually takes 5cc to 10cc of graft. Synthetic bone graft like ACTIFUSE is priced per cc. Ask your rep for a per-case cost that includes the delivery system. Then compare that to the cost of a second surgery if the void is left unfilled and collapses.
This week, call Elite Surgical for a clear cost breakdown. Request the ACTIFUSE price per cc and the delivery system cost. Do not accept spine-level pricing for a heel fracture. A per-case estimate keeps your budget accurate and your patient’s recovery on track.
Once you have a per-case cost, you can plan the surgery without financial surprises. The void is filled, the fixation is solid, and the patient avoids a painful revision. That is a straightforward calcaneus repair, from start to finish.
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Pick a graft that resists compression and supports the articular surface. A moldable, high-porosity graft like ALTAPORE SHAPE packs into irregular voids and stays put. For smaller subchondral gaps, a flowable graft delivered by syringe gives complete fill without leaving dead space. Always use it with rigid internal fixation; the graft is not load-bearing on its own.
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Weight bearing depends on the fixation, not the graft. The graft provides a scaffold for bone ingrowth but does not add immediate structural support. Follow your standard postoperative protocol for the plate and screws. Most patients stay non-weight-bearing for 8 to 12 weeks, with progression based on X-ray healing. The graft will remodel over that time; early loading does not speed it up.
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Match the graft form to the void shape. For a small, contained cavity, a flowable graft in a syringe (like ACTIFUSE FLOW) fills every corner without overpacking. For a larger, uncontained defect, a moldable graft (like ACTIFUSE SHAPE) holds its form and does not migrate. If you need antibiotic delivery, ACTIFUSE ABX gives you enhanced handling plus the option to mix in powdered antibiotics. Avoid granules that can scatter into the joint.
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Synthetic grafts like ACTIFUSE are inorganic and do not provide a food source for bacteria the way allograft can. They can be used in a contaminated field after thorough debridement and irrigation. Many surgeons place the graft at the index procedure to maintain space and deliver local antibiotics mixed into the graft. If there is gross purulence, stage the grafting for a second look 48 to 72 hours later.
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For narrow, deep voids where you need the graft to flow into crevices, use ACTIFUSE FLOW. Its syringe delivery lets you place it precisely without overpacking. For a wide, shallow defect that needs to hold its shape while you close, ACTIFUSE SHAPE molds to the cavity and stays in place. If the void is both deep and wide, start with FLOW to fill the bottom, then cap it with SHAPE.
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